subject: Tips for Staying Motivated to Lose Your Belly Fat [print this page] Tips for Staying Motivated to Lose Your Belly Fat
Weight loss is a journey that can take several months to complete, depending on your current weight, level of activity, and motivation. If you need to lose your belly fat, you may find that it isn't as easy as simply saying, "I'm going to do it." The component of motivation is a tricky thing. We all want to be slim and healthy, so why don't we have the drive to do it? It may not be that we don't have the desire, but more like we sometimes lose the motivation. The following are a few tips that you can implement when you feel yourself beginning to revert to your old habits.
Tracking your weight loss will allow you to see the success you are having at getting rid of fat around your midsection. Without a weekly weigh in and monthly measurements, you are unlikely to know where you stand with your weight loss, which can make it difficult to push yourself to continue. Avoid stepping on the scales too much, however. Weight can fluctuate daily, so it can be discouraging to check your weight every single day. Choose a day of the week to weigh in, and only do it on that day.
Set goals for your journey to lose your belly fat. This can help monitor your progress. It is a good idea to have an overall goal weight that you hope to reach, as well as a few mini-goals that will have you striving to meet the ultimate objective. For each of these goals, you can choose to reward yourself - with anything but food! This can help you to stay motivated. If you know you are going to be getting that salon day in just 5 more pounds, how likely would you be to give up that doughnut or jump on the Stair Master?
Make a list of the reasons why you want to lose weight in your midsection. The obvious answers are to look better in a swimsuit and have abs to show off. However, that may not be enough of a drive for many people to stick with their plan. Think beyond appearance when you consider why you want to lose your belly fat. Do you want better health? To have more energy? To be able to chase your kids around the playground? For most people, weight loss goes beyond wanting to look good.
